Exceptional Meritorious Service Award – Bernie Veldman, South Bend, INFor the invention of the SureStep orthotic system which has improved walking patterns for individuals with Down syndromethroughout the world.

Sig Pueschel NDSC Service Award — Jay Silverman, Owings Mills, MDFor countless hours devoted to the NDSC, both during the convention weekend and well beyond.

National Parent Group Award — Down Syndrome Association of Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FLFor providing significant resources, both educational and social, that DSAJ provides to families in their area; and for guidance and participation on the NDSC Partnership Alliance.

Convention Service Award — Down Syndrome IndianaIn appreciation of outstanding support of of the 2014 NDSC Convention

Employer of the Year Award — Walgreen’s, Deerfield, ILFor their initiative to hire and support employees with disabilities in their extensive network of retail stores.

President’s Award — Yvonne Maddox, Bethesda, MDFor leadership in the creation of the NIH Down Syndrome Consortium which launched DS Connect, the Down syndrome patient registry.

President’s Award — Patti Saylor, New Market, MDFor commitment to finding justice for Ethan and saving other families from a similar tragedy through tireless advocacy in Maryland, on Capitol Hill and beyond.